Saturday Trends and Indexes 04/19

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Trends and Indexes
Saturday, April 19

Good Luck on day #110 of 2008!

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As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet
Week 8

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Saturday, April 19

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COLORADO (3 - 3) at KANSAS CITY (0 - 6) - 4/19/2008, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-2 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (5 - 2) at GEORGIA (3 - 3) - 4/19/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 3-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (3 - 3) at LOS ANGELES (3 - 4) - 4/19/2008, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, April 20

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GRAND RAPIDS (2 - 4) at CHICAGO (5 - 2) - 4/20/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) off a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) off a win versus a division rival over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-1 against the spread versus GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-0 straight up against GRAND RAPIDS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, April 21

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PHILADELPHIA (7 - 0) at COLUMBUS (2 - 5) - 4/21/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus division opponents since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 4-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Arena Football League – Additional Trend Sheet

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Saturday, April 19
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6:00 PM COLORADO vs. KANSAS CITY
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


7:00 PM ORLANDO vs. GEORGIA
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgia
Georgia is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Georgia is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games


10:30 PM CLEVELAND vs. LOS ANGELES
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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Sunday, April 20
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3:00 PM GRAND RAPIDS vs. CHICAGO
Grand Rapids is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Grand Rapids is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chicago is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home

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Monday, April 21
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8:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. COLUMBUS
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
Columbus is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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National Basketball Association – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet

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Saturday, April 19

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WASHINGTON (43 - 39) at CLEVELAND (45 - 37) - 4/19/2008, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 12-8 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 13-8 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (55 - 27) at SAN ANTONIO (56 - 26) - 4/19/2008, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 9-7 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-7 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (51 - 31) at NEW ORLEANS (56 - 26) - 4/19/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-5 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 10-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (54 - 28) at HOUSTON (55 - 27) - 4/19/2008, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 10-6 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 11-6 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (41 - 41) at ORLANDO (52 - 30) - 4/20/2008, 12:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (50 - 32) at LA LAKERS (57 - 25) - 4/20/2008, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 6-4 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (40 - 42) at DETROIT (59 - 23) - 4/20/2008, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-5 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (37 - 45) at BOSTON (66 - 16) - 4/20/2008, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-5 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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National Basketball Association - Short Sheet

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Short Sheet

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Saturday, April 19

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Eastern Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Washington at Cleveland, 12:35 EST

Washington:
21-10 ATS as road underdog
14-5 ATS Away off ATS loss

Cleveland:
15-26 ATS in home games
4-12 ATS at home playing with same season revenge

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Western Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Phoenix at San Antonio, 3:05 EST

Phoenix:
13-5 ATS Away off ATS loss
60-34 ATS off home SU win/ATS loss

San Antonio:
8-19 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less
22-10 Under off home win

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Western Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Dallas at New Orleans, 7:05 EST

Dallas:
1-10 ATS after 3 games with 11 or less turnovers
25-14 Under Away off home game

New Orleans:
9-0 ATS at home revenging same season loss
7-0 ATS off DD road loss

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Western Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Utah at Houston, 9:35 EST

Utah:
4-13 ATS Away off an Over
13-5 Under vs. Southwest Division

Houston:
8-1 ATS off cover as DD favorite
13-3 ATS off win by 15+ points


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Eastern Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Toronto at Orlando, 12:35 EST

Toronto:
14-23 ATS 2nd half of season
32-19 Under off road loss

Orlando:
17-7 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points
8-1 ATS at home vs. division

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Western Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Denver at LA Lakers, 3:05 EST

Denver:
10-0 Under 1st Round of the playoffs
2-8 ATS vs. LA Lakers

LA Lakers:
16-5 ATS at home off 3+ home wins
28-18 ATS off ATS win

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Eastern Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:05 EST

Philadelphia:


Detroit:
26-14 ATS as a home favorite
16-4 ATS off BB ATS wins as favorite

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Eastern Conference Opening Round Game One
Series Tied, 0-0
Atlanta at Boston, 9:35 EST

Atlanta:
12-22 ATS as road underdog
7-16 ATS Away off SU loss

Boston:
21-4 ATS off DD home win
8-1 Under at home off BB ****** as favorite

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Saturday, April 19

12:30 PM WASHINGTON vs. CLEVELAND
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games


3:00 PM PHOENIX vs. SAN ANTONIO
Phoenix is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Phoenix
San Antonio is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Phoenix


7:00 PM DALLAS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Dallas is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Dallas is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games at home
New Orleans is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home


9:30 PM UTAH vs. HOUSTON
Utah is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Houston is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Sunday, April 20

12:30 PM TORONTO vs. ORLANDO
Toronto is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Orlando
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its kast 5 games

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

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Gameday


Saturday, April 19


Saturday NBA Gameday

The NBA playoffs get started on Saturday, as eight teams begin their quest for an NBA title. Here's your Saturday NBA Gameday.

Washington at Cleveland

LeBron James and the Cavaliers begin their attempt to get back to the NBA Finals against the Wizards. James led the league in scoring during the regular season after averaging 30 points per game. Cleveland upgraded LeBron?s supporting cast at the trade deadline, but will it be enough for the Cavs to take home the championship they missed out on last season?

The Wizards have to be commended for even making the playoffs after all the injury trouble they had to cope with this season. Washington was without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler for extended periods of time this season. Antawn Jamison helped hold the fort together during their absence, but with all three stars healthy Washington will be hard for Cleveland to handle.

During the season Washington and Cleveland split the series two games a piece with the home team winning every game. The Wizards and Cavaliers last met up on March 13 when the Wizards edged the Cavs 101-99 as a 3.5-point home favorite. Seven different Wizards players scored in double figures in the win, while James led Cleveland with 25 points on 9-of-22 shooting.

Phoenix at San Antonio

The Suns start their playoffs in the same place in which they were knocked out of the postseason last year. Phoenix and San Antonio were involved in an all-out war in the postseason last year, which is remembered more for its hard fouls than its high scoring. Phoenix is hoping the added toughness and experience of Shaquille O?Neal will help get them past the Spurs this time.

The Spurs go for another title with pretty much the same cast that brought home the championship last season. Tim Duncan, looking for his fifth career ring, still has Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili to provide an offensive punch.

Phoenix was 3-1 versus San Antonio this season and they were also 3-1 ATS in those four games. The last time the Suns and Spurs squared off on April 9 Phoenix crushed San Antonio 96-79 as a 6.5-point home favorite. Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 21 points and Steve Nash chipped in with 12 points and 10 assists. Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs.

Dallas at New Orleans

The Mavericks will try to avoid a second straight first-round knockout when they take on New Orleans in the opening round. Dallas appeared to be haunted by their upset loss to Golden State all season long, as they plodded along before finishing seventh in the West. The Jason Kidd trade was supposed to make Dallas relevant again in the West, but the final grade on that trade won?t come down until Dallas either excels or falters in the postseason.

The Hornets made a quick turnaround this season going from 39-43 to No. 2 in the Western Conference. Chris Paul may very well be the best point guard in the NBA and any other year he would have been a lock for the MVP. With Paul working in tandem with David West, and with Peja Stojakovic providing a solid outside shot, the Hornets are strong all over the court and could easily continue their regular-season success in the playoffs.

Dallas and New Orleans split their season series 2-2, as the home team won every game. Coincidentally the Mavericks and Hornets met on the final day of the regular season when Dallas won 111-98 as a 7.5-point home favorite. Jason Terry led Dallas with 30 points while Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. West had 26 points and eight rebounds to lead New Orleans.

Utah at Houston

The Jazz may rank as the higher seed in their opening-round matchup with Houston, but after winning one less game than the Rockets Utah will not have home-court advantage in this series. That could be detrimental to the Jazz, as they owned the best home record in the league at 37-4, compared to 17-24 on the road. Utah may be led by double-double machines Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams, but their biggest strength is their depth off the bench.

The Rockets may have won 22 games in a row during the regular season, but it won?t mean much if Houston can?t get four more against Utah in the playoffs. The Rockets haven?t been beyond the first round of the playoffs since 1997 and they've been bounced in the first round five times since. Tracy McGrady is also trying to shake the playoff curse, having never made it past the opening round in his career.

Utah was 2-1 against the Rockets this season and they were also 2-1 ATS. They last clashed on April 14 when the Jazz defeated the Rockets 105-96 as an 8.5-point home favorite. Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 11 rebounds for Utah, while Luis Scola and McGrady each netted 22 points for Houston.

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National Hockey League - Short Sheet

NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, April 19th

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First Round
Game Five
Flyers Lead, 3-1
Philadelphia at Washington, 1:05 ET

Philadelphia:
127-93 SU on the road after one or more consecutive overs
15-7 SU off a home win

Washington:
4-10 SU at home in the first round of the playoffs
18-27 SU at home when money line is -100 to -150

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First Round
Game Six
Montreal Leads, 3-2
Montreal at Boston, 7:05 ET

Boston:
30-45 SU in home games second half of the season
9-21 SU at home when playing 4th game in 7 days

Montreal:
10-2 SU on the road after allowing 4+ goals
13-5 SU on the road when money line is -100 to -150

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First Round
Game Six
Colorado Leads, 3-2
Minnesota at Colorado, 10:05 ET

Minnesota:
7-2 SU when facing elimination in a playoff series
21-9 SU after having lost 2 of their last 3

Colorado:
11-14 SU off close win by 1 goal over a division foe
9-13 SU off a road win against a division rival

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National Hockey League – Additional Trend Sheet

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Saturday, April 19

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1:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia


7:00 PM MONTREAL vs. BOSTON
Montreal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Montreal is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games


10:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. COLORADO
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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Major League Baseball – Additional Trend Sheet

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Saturday, April 19

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1:05 PM PITTSBURGH vs. CHI CUBS
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh


1:07 PM DETROIT vs. TORONTO
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit


1:10 PM MILWAUKEE vs. CINCINNATI
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Cincinnati is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games


1:10 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. ST. LOUIS
San Francisco is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against San Francisco
St. Louis is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games


3:55 PM CLEVELAND vs. MINNESOTA
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland


3:55 PM LA DODGERS vs. ATLANTA
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


3:55 PM NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Mets are 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
NY Mets are 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing NY Mets


4:07 PM KANSAS CITY vs. OAKLAND
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Kansas City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oakland
Oakland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City


7:05 PM COLORADO vs. HOUSTON
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Colorado
Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games


7:05 PM NY YANKEES vs. BALTIMORE
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Yankees


7:05 PM TEXAS vs. BOSTON
Texas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Texas
Boston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Texas


7:10 PM CHI WHITE SOX vs. TAMPA BAY
Chi White Sox are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:10 PM WASHINGTON vs. FLORIDA
Washington is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Florida
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington


8:10 PM SAN DIEGO vs. ARIZONA
San Diego is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Arizona
San Diego is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home


9:05 PM SEATTLE vs. LA ANGELS
Seattle is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Seattle is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
LA Angels are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Seattle
LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games

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MLB
Dunkel


Cleveland at Minnesota
The Tribe got its second straight win behind a solid pitching effort from starter Cliff Lee last night and look to make it three in a row today behind starter Jake Westbrook, who has a 2.38 ERA in his three starts this season. Cleveland is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Indians favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Game 951-952: Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Gorzelanny) 15.020; Cubs (Marquis) 14.958
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-135); No Run Line
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+125); N/A

Game 953-954: Milwaukee at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Suppan) 15.443; Cincinnati (Cueto) 14.517
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+115); Under

Game 955-956: San Francisco at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 14.686; St. Louis (Pineiro) 15.523
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-110); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-110); Over

Game 957-958: LA Dodgers at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.064; Atlanta (James) 15.813
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 959-960: NY Mets at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 15.584; Philadelphia (Moyer) 15.382
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-110); Under

Game 961-962: Colorado at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Cook) 16.181; Houston (Rodriguez) 15.091
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+105); Over

Game 963-964: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hill) 13.677; Florida (Badenhop) 13.454
Dunkel Line: Washington by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Florida (-110); 10
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100); Under

Game 965-966: San Diego at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Young) 14.457; Arizona (Gonzalez) 16.491
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-105); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-105); Over

Game 967-968: Detroit at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Bonderman) 15.141; Toronto (McGowan) 14.493
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Detroit (-105); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-105); Over

Game 969-970: Cleveland at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland (Westbrook) 14.988; Minnesota (Blackburn) 14.144
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-115); Under

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Greinke) 14.307; Oakland (Smith) 15.114
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+100); Over

Game 973-974: Texas at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Jennings) 14.675; Boston (Lester) 16.395
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-175); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-175); Under

Game 975-976: NY Yankees at Baltimore
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kennedy) 15.143; Baltimore (Burres) 15.718
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-140); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (-140); Over

Game 977-978: Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 16.277; Tampa Bay (Sonnanstine) 14.632
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1 1/2; 10 1.2
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-110); Over

Game 979-980: Seattle at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Washburn) 15.847; LA Angels (Santana) 15.532
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+130); Under

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MLB

Saturday, April 19

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Hot Lines: Saturday's best MLB bets
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Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay (-105, 9 1/2)

It's only one win, but the White Sox got a little momentum from their victory last night. Jim Thome got his bat working with a 418-foot home run and only three members of the starting lineup failed to get a hit in yesterday's 9-2 win.

"This is special," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "We have a special thing going on. I think the way we lost last night, and the way we traveled here, getting here late at night, it's a good sign. It's a great sign."

The Rays are having major problems on defense. They had two errors in the game yesterday, including the fourth in the last six games by short stop Jason Bartlett. Carlos Pena did not play in the game after tweaking his hamstring. He’s expected to play at designated hitter tonight, but Eric Hinske will play first base again.

Pick: White Sox


Colorado at Houston (-115, 9)

Wandy Rodriguez has been lights-out so far this year, so you might as well take advantage of this guy while he's at home. He has a history of inconsistency and bad performances on the road, but in Houston, he's a different pitcher.

The last time he faced Colorado at home, he pitched seven shutout innings and helped the Astros to a 12-0 victory. He has a 2.33 ERA so far this year and considering the Rockies are hitting just .204 against left-handers, the Astros have a good chance to get retribution for yesterday's 11-5 loss.

Pick: Astros

[Udog]

NBA

Saturday, April 19

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Pick 'n' roll: Saturday's best NBA bets
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Phoenix vs. San Antonio (-4, 194)

It took awhile for the Suns to adjust to having Shaq in the lineup, but they finished the season strong by winning 14 of their last 19 games. They also went 11-7-1 ATS (against the spread) to earn a tidy profit during that stretch and it looks like the defending champion Spurs will have their hands full in Round 1.

The big matchup problem is in the paint. Shaq and Amare Stoudemire both rank in the top five in the league in field-goal percentage and together they hope to be too much for Tim Duncan to handle alone. The Suns like to start Stoudemire on Duncan and then let Shaq "finish with him" as the former Heat center said this week. If they can wear Duncan down and limit his production, you have to like the Suns' chances.

The Suns won both meetings this season with O'Neal in the lineup and that could be the telling story of this series. All four meetings also played under between these clubs this year and points won't come easily.

Pick: under 194 1/2


Dallas vs. New Orleans (-4 1/2, 193)

Dallas knows all too well what it feels like to lose a series as one of the top seeds in the first round. Last year the Mavs fell to the Warriors as the No. 1 seed in the West and they've been waiting for this moment ever since.

Now it's the Mavs' turn to play upset as the No. 7 seed and they'll go up against a much less experienced Hornets team.

Chris Paul, Tyson Chandler and David West will all make their postseason starting debuts while the Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and Josh Howard have over 200 playoff games among them.

That's not to say the lack of experience will lose the series in a sweep for New Orleans. This is a great Hornets team with one of the best players in the league in Paul. However, opening-game jitters on home court might make 4 1/2 points a little much to cover.

Pick: Mavs +4 1/2

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Phoenix at San Antonio
The Suns went 2-0 against the Spurs after acquiring Shaq, including a 17-point victory at San Antonio on April 9. Phoenix is the underdog pick in Game One (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+4). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Game 701-702: Washington at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.287; Cleveland 120.431
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 3; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+3 1/2); Under

Game 703-704: Phoenix at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 125.083; San Antonio 125.706
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 191
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+4); Under

Game 705-706: Dallas at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 122.699; New Orleans 127.050
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 4 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 5; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+5); Over

Game 707-708: Utah at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 127.454; Houston 126.353
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 1; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Houston (-1); 187
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+1); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Montreal at Boston
The Bruins come home after staving off elimination in Montreal with a solid 5-1 win in Game Five. Boston is the underdog pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Bruins favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+110). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

Game 23-24: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.721; Washington 12.372
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-130); Over

Game 27-28: Montreal at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.746; Boston 11.980
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+110); Under

Game 29-30: Minnesota at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.106; Colorado 11.914
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Over